Which of the following would best assess the energy expenditure of a bedridden patient?

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Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy expended by the body while at rest, and therefore would best assess the energy expenditure of a bedridden patient who is not engaging in physical activity. Body composition is a measure of the proportion of fat, muscle, and bone in the body, but does not directly assess energy expenditure. Physical activity level and adaptive thermogenesis both relate to the amount of energy expended during movement and activity, which would not be applicable to a bedridden patient.

Which of the Following Would Best Assess the Energy Expenditure